Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a crackdown on boda boda gangs and drug traffickers in Vihiga County. The initiative aims to address disruptions caused by motorcycle gangs and combat drug abuse, particularly marijuana, which is linked to increased mental health issues in the region.

• Murkomen described Vihiga's security situation as relatively peaceful but highlighted a growing motorcycle gang culture disrupting traffic and funerals.
• The crackdown will also target drug traffickers supplying drugs in towns and schools, with a focus on addressing marijuana abuse and its impact on mental health.
• This announcement follows a recent operation in Nairobi CBD against gangs, indicating a broader effort to enhance security by Murkomen.